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Effects of good and bad government on the city and the countryside
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Effects of good and bad government on the city and the countryside
LRI4661091 Effects of good and bad government on the city and the countryside (Allegoria del buon e del cattivo governo): detail representing good government (allegories of Peace, Magnanimite, Prudence, temperance, Justice). Fresco by Ambrogio Lorenzetti (1290-1348). 1338-1340. Salle des Neufs, Palazzo Pubblico, Siena. by Lorenzetti, Ambrogio (1285-c.1348); Palazzo Pubblico, Siena, Italy; (add.info.: Effects of good and bad government on the city and the countryside (Allegoria del buon e del cattivo governo): detail representing good government (allegories of Peace, Magnanimite, Prudence, temperance, Justice). Fresco by Ambrogio Lorenzetti (1290-1348). 1338-1340. Salle des Neufs, Palazzo Pubblico, Siena.); Luisa Ricciarini; Italian, out of copyright
Media ID 23322868
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Force Justice Peace Strone Trecento Virtue
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This print captures a detail from Ambrogio Lorenzetti's famous fresco, "Effects of good and bad government on the city and the countryside". Painted between 1338-1340, this masterpiece resides in the Salle des Neufs at Palazzo Pubblico in Siena, Italy. The detail represents the concept of good government through allegories of Peace, Magnanimity, Prudence, Temperance, and Justice. Lorenzetti's work is a powerful visual representation of the impact that governance can have on society. In this particular section of the fresco, we see a group of figures symbolizing virtues essential for maintaining order and harmony within a community. Peace stands tall with an olive branch in hand while Magnanimity exudes strength and benevolence. Prudence exhibits wisdom through thoughtful contemplation, while Temperance embodies self-control amidst abundance. The central figure here is Justice herself – blindfolded to represent impartiality as she holds scales to weigh decisions fairly. Together these allegorical figures personify good governance ideals that promote peace, justice, prudence, and temperance. Through his masterful use of color and composition, Lorenzetti transports us back to medieval times when such depictions were not only works of art but also political statements about societal values. The attention to detail is remarkable; every brushstroke brings life to these timeless symbols. This print serves as a reminder that even centuries later, the pursuit of good governance remains relevant today. It invites us to reflect upon how our own actions contribute towards creating either positive or negative effects on our cities and countryside.
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